SECURITY CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Physical security in one of the critical/important sectors of the economy and society at large and having a prior tested is one of the keys to ensuring safety and swift recovery against any crisis for any business owner.
Physical security in one of the critical/important sectors of the economy and society at large and having a prior tested is one of the keys to ensuring safety and swift recovery against any crisis for any business owner.
The onset of the COVID19 pandemic in the first half of 2020 has especially impacted the way and manner many individuals go shopping. Many people have moved from shopping directly from physical stores to online shopping, thus leading to an increase in delivery service.
In most multiple renters or owners building, tons of spaces are […]
When looking to build an in-house security team, it is expensive, as the cost of maintenance, kitting, training, including obedience to the legal framework guiding the security industry makes it extremely expensive. Also, finding qualified persons to take up such sensitive roles is bothersome. This only leads to outsourcing
what information to divulge when in public spaces. There are various stories of armed robbers, assassins, kidnappers and other criminal elements, who operates solely on the information they have received about a person or place. This issue is one that affects everyone irrespective of age, gender, education and class.
Holiday/vacation period is one of the most anticipated period of the year by both workers, students and children. This is so, as it afford the opportunity for many to travel, visit tourist spots or engage in activities they otherwise cannot participate in due to time and other constraints. Unfortunately, criminals do not participate in vacationing and rather, they are on a high alert and rampage during this period, as most people are relaxed and security lessened.
While the job of security officers is to provide safety for the clients, community, clients’ lives and property, it is equally important that the security officers are protected to carry out their duty successfully. Many security officers put their life at risk daily to ensure the safety of others and are usually the first targets of criminals.
The most well-known security threat is that of cyber security and Personal Computer, which is because this is what is most common and is the major focus of most organizations and because most companies are more focused on technology-oriented countermeasures to prevent hacking, We tend to forget the most basic form of security which is physical security.
For guards who take night shifts, it is a struggle to remain alert and awake during the night. This is because the body is naturally programmed to be awake during the day and sleep during the night, so the body's response during that time is to sleep. Nightshift is a difficult adjustment for anyone to overcome.
Smash and run theft are far too common in the jewellery industry and they amount to millions of naira in losses annually. The perpetuators before carry out such dastardly acts take into consideration some of the following: a.) shop lay out b) lightening c) shop location d)time of the day e) number of people present in the shop f)security measures available g) modus operandi of the shop, etc., as their knowledge of same contribute to the chances of success.
What is Manned Guarding?
Manned guard (also referred to as static guarding) is the oldest and most utilized form of security provision. It simply means a professional security guard physically manning your property against criminal damage, theft, and unlawful entry.
Manned guarding provides the user with skill, experience, and a visible deterrence […]